Friend of Murdered Dalit Minor Arrested in Rape Case

A friend of a Dalit minor who was murdered in a recent incident has been arrested in connection with a separate rape case. Police confirmed the detention on Tuesday, stating that the suspect was booked under sections of the Indian Penal Code relating to sexual assault. The arrest follows investigations that linked the accused to the victim’s social circle. Authorities have not released the suspect’s name, citing ongoing legal procedures. The case has drawn attention to the vulnerability of Dalit communities in the region.